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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.54, 162.76 and 40.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.54, 162.76 and 40.04 is: 60.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.54 : 162.76 = 40.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.54/162.76 = 40.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.54x = 162.76 × 40.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.54x = 6,516.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,516.91/108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.04

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